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Velocity (max)
CLASS OF 2019
RHP
3B
Danny
Castaneda
Arcadia University
Bergenfield (HS) • NJ
5' 9" • 185LBS
L/R • 24yr 1mo
Travel Team: LockedIn Expos
Bergenfield (HS) • NJ
5' 9" • 185LBS
L/R • 24yr 1mo
Travel Team: LockedIn Expos
Rankings
2019 National
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2019 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
78 - 80
Velo Range
9/23/18
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Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
67 - 69
Velo Range
9/23/18
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Spin Rate (avg)
86
Exit Velocity (max)
9/23/18
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Exit Velocity (avg)
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Distance (max)
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Sweet Spot %
8.38
60
9/23/18
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30-yd
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10-yd
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Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
9/23/18
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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2018
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.38
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.3
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Pitching Velos
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
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Arcadia recruit. Castaneda stands at 5-foot-9, 185-pounds. Has a strong and broad-broad-shouldered build. Ran the 60 yard dash in 8.38 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 86 MPH. Begins at the plate in a tall, open stance. Hands start high, above shoulder height and away from the body. Hanging leg kick. Hands stay locked in position during his load. Quick hands, displayed some pull side power potential during BP. Took defensive reps in the infield and recorded a velo of 75 MPH. Works to create momentum towards his target after fielding the ball. Makes his transfer around his midsection. On the mound, Castaneda starts on the first base side of the mound with his feet angled. Engages his backside early and is able to ride it down the mound. Uphill shoulder tilt. Lands slightly closed. Fastball topped at 80 MPH while sitting 78-80 MPH. Curveball showed big 12/6 shape at 67-69 MPH. CB had tendency to back up on him at times. Filled up the zone all day long.
2.10.17
Castaneda stands at 5-foot-9, 180-pounds. Has a strong and athletic build with broad shoulders. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.59 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 81 MPH. At the plate, starts in a tall, open stance. Hands are at shoulder height and in line with his back elbow. Hands move slightly backwards during his load. Pre-swing rhythm with a slight bat wrap. Long stride, stays on time. Consistently gets off his backside. Smooth stroke. Took defensive reps as an infielder and recorded a top velo of 74 MPH. Moves well on his feet, with proper footwork on balls to either side of him. Brings the ball to his midsection. Uses a shuffle to gather himself and make accurate throws to bases. On the mound, Castaneda starts with his feet wide towards the first base side of the rubber. Short, compact arm action and a true 3/4 slot. Uphill shoulder tilt as he goes down the mound. Front leg stays strong at foot-strike. In the stretch, he is slightly closed while maintaining his same leg kick. Fastball sat 77-78 MPH and topped at 78 MPH. Curveball showed true 11/5 shape with occasional tight spin at 64-68 MPH. Changeup displayed run and fade in the zone at 70-71 MPH.